Subaru 2006 Legacy - Manual (Page 344)

Maintenance and service
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3.0-liter models
6. Open the access cover by removing
the clips and turning the access cover
counterclockwise. The oil filter will be ex-
posed.
2.5-liter models
3.0-liter models
7. Remove the oil filter with an oil filter
wrench.
8. Before installing a new oil filter, apply a
thin coat of engine oil to the seal.
9. Clean the rubber seal seating area of
the bottom of engine and install the oil fil-
ter by hand turning. Be careful not to twist
or damage the seal.
10.Tighten the oil filter by the amount indi-
cated in the following table after the seal
makes contact with the bottom of engine.
11.Reinstall the cover under the oil filter.
12.Pour engine oil through the filler neck.
B00306 B00421
B00307
Model Oil filter
color
Part num-
ber
Amount of
rotation
2.5-liter
models
Black 15208AA100 1 rotation
White 15208AA09A 2/3 – 3/4
rotation
3.0-liter
models Black 15208AA031 3/4
rotation
y Never over tighten the oil filter be-
cause that can result in an oil leak.
y Thoroughly wipe off any engine
oil that has spilled over the ex-
haust pipe and/or under-cover. If
left unremoved, the oil could
catch fire.